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Seizure of 21 exotic species in AP unravels link to arrested TN ex-con

Probe onto decipher syndicate's role in smuggling of animals via B'luru, Hyderabad airp Brts

Macaque taken from Kovai vet dies at Vandalur zoo

THE baby bonnet macaque rescued from the Vellore Division and admitted to the veterinary hospital at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur, died on Wednesday, the zoo authorities said in a statement.

Aid pours in for tea seller who feeds patients at GH

AFTER TNIE published a report on a tea shop owner distributing free food to hundreds of patients and attendants at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, many people have come forward to donate fund for the cause.

Pollsters predict Maha advantage to ruling alliance

AS the high stakes Assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand came to a close on Wednesday, several pollsters gave the BJP-led alliance a clear edge in Maharashtra and a close fight in Jharkhand.

Brisk polling in Jharkhand, Maharashtra

● Exit polls forecast close fight in Jharkhand with narrow edge for BJP ● No exit poll sees MVA win in Maharashtra

ADVOCATE HACKED IN HOSUR COURT COMPLEX

AN advocate was brutally hacked in broad daylight allegedly by a former clerk at the Hosur combined court complex premises on Wednesday afternoon.

Anmol Bishnoi seeks asylum in US

In what was seen as a ploy to block his deportation, Anmol Bishnoi, brother of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has applied for political asylum in the US following his arrest by immigration officers there last week.

Lionel Messi's Argentina to play in Kerala next year

IT,S been 13 years to date since Lionel Messi mesmerised Indian crowds at the historic and football crazy city of Kolkata.

First full draft on climate finance today

WITH the clock ticking at COP29 in Azerbaijan, negotiators remain locked in intense discussions over the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance, struggling to resolve disputes over the scale and structure of support needed to aid vulnerable nations in their fight against climate change.

HC orders CBI probe into K,kurichi hooch tragedy that killed 67

THE Madras High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that left 67 people dead, mostly from the downtrodden sections of society, exactly five months after the incident.

Thanjai govt school teacher stabbed to death

IN a horrific incident, a 26-year-old teacher was fatally stabbed allegedly by a 28-year-old man, whose marriage proposal her family had refused, on the Mallippattinam Government Higher Secondary School premises on Wednesday.

Russian President Putin Lowers Threshold For Using Nuclear Weapons

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country.

Health Seey Seeks Drug Controllers Help To Ban Websites Selling Addictive Drugs

HEALTH Secretary Supriya Sahu wrote to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) requesting his intervention to ban Websites that sell habit-forming (addictive) drugs, particularly tapentadol, in violation of existing laws. In her letter, Sahu pointed out the state police and the drugs control department have reported a worrisome trend of offenders procuring the drugs through online platforms.

70% dip in J&K, N E & Naxal violence in 10 yrs, says Shah

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the BJ P-led government at the Centre has brought down violence in Jammu and Kashmir, Northeast and Naxalite-hit areas by 7O % in the last 10 years.

NOW YOU SEE ME 3 WRAPS FILMING

IONSGATE has announced that their upcoming film Now You See Me 3 has officially wrapped shooting.

A BLEAK LIFE

THE first thing that would catch the eye of the subcontinental audience about the Kazakh film Madina is the nice, amiable way it brings India and Pakistan together:

'Cross presentsanew evolution ofthe thriller game'

Cross star Aldis Hodge speaks about his titular role in the Prime Video series, its views on morality and justice, working with creator Ben Watkins, his vision for the future of the character,

The magic of millets

Millets are small-seeded plants grown around drought-resistant farmlands.

Javier Bardem to headline CAPE FEAR

WE had earlier reported that Martin Scorsese's 1991 film, Cape Fear, is being adapted into a series by Apple TV+. Now, it has been revealed that Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem will be taking on the lead role in the series.

PORTIONS OF INEQUALITY

What and how much is served on one's plate has a greater connotation - it talks loud about food as a tool of dominance

Sharpening sportsmanship

When former India all-rounder and coach Robin Singh set up his cricket academy in the United Arab Emirates, Stephen Vincent, a noted coach with a vast experience from Chennai, was among the coaching staff at the academy. He went on to become the chief coach under Robin. And now, Vincent is the head coach of the Dunes Cricket Academy, which has three centres with turf wickets and Astro wickets, with the main one being at the Karama Sports Bay Centre.

AGE HOW NATURE TRACKS TIME

Different animal species grow older, or younger, differently, but ageing is determined by the ecosystems they occupy and the natural role they are designated

From Indirais 6pro-Hindu, turn to Modi's 6new phase,

Rae's ultimate non-decision According to the author, Rao inherited \"a very difficult situation\" when he took over as PM after Rajiv Gandhi's assassination.

Nitish Reddy for Test debut in Oz

Youngster adopts Kohli's fitness & Hardik's diet in his quest to become an all-format player

Federer hails Nadal's 'historic run' ahead of imminent retirement

TENNIS great Roger Federer hailed his former rival Rafael Nadal on Tuesday ahead of the Spaniard's imminent retirement from tennis at the Davis Cup. \"Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you've had. Including 14 French Opens -- historic!\" Federer wrote on social media platform X. \"You made Spain proud... you made the whole tennis world proud.\"

CT 2025: ICC in talks with teams

IT,S been more than a week since the Indian cricket board (BCCI) mailed the International Cricket Council (ICC) conveying its inability to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Verma dropped; Ghosh, Deol return for Oz ODIs

WITH an eye on the ODI World Cup in 2025, India announced the squad for the three-match series against Australia.

Coach Flemming confident of good show

THE FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers (Window 2) event will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai from November 22 to 25, 2024.

Govt to ease licence rules for Starlink

Starlink has requested certain exemptions, citing technical limitations, to operate in India

India made to work hard to reach final

TILL the 47th minute of the semifinal between India and Japan at the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Rajgir, India had tried everything to get past the Japanese goalkeeper, Yu Kudo.